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Trey Kaufman-Renn Debuts for Kansas in Win Over Fordham

Trey Kaufman-Renn makes his Kansas debut off the bench, scoring 9 points and grabbing 5 rebounds in the No. 17 Jayhawks' 95-65 season‑opening victory over Fordham. The former Purdue star entered the game early in the first half and scored within 13 seconds, ending weeks of eligibility uncertainty after securing an NCAA injunction. Ranked No. 36 in ESPN’s preseason top‑100, Kaufman‑Renn could bolster Bill Self’s frontcourt as a reliable reserve. Kansas also saw Zeke Mayo White (22 points) and freshman Darryn Peterson Stokes (15) contribute, while the program decides if the transfer will earn a starting role.

Rebounding Woes Mar Michael Malone’s UNC Coaching Debut

Michael Malone’s UNC debut ends in an 80-72 win over Western Carolina, but the Tar Heels are haunted by rebounding woes. Western Carolina out‑rebounded North Carolina 41-32 overall and 13-7 on the offensive glass, giving them extra possessions despite the loss. Key interior players—6‑foot‑10 Stevenson and freshman Mali big man Sayon Keita—registered only two rebounds each, highlighting the frontcourt’s struggles. Malone, the first coach since 1952 without prior UNC ties, worked with 11 newcomers, including transfers like Matt Able, who scored a team‑high 18 points. While the victory is encouraging, the rebounding deficit remains the biggest red flag as the roster continues to gel.

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